The herb is one of the refreshing and cool leaves which acts as a natural mouth freshener. During summers, pudina or mint leaves are very popularly consumed due to its cooling effects.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups fresh mint (packed, and stems)
2 tbls lemon juice
2 1/4 cups boiling water
1 drop green food coloring
3 1/2 cups white sugar
3 fluidounces pectin (liquid)
Method
1. Rinse off the mint leaves, and place them into a large saucepan. Crush with a potato masher or the bottom of a jar or glass.
2. Add water, and bring the mint to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain, and measure out 1 2/3 cups of the mint.
3. Place 1 2/3 cups mint into a saucepan. Stir in the lemon juice and food coloring. Mix in the sugar, and place the pan over high heat.
4. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Once the mixture is boiling, stir in the pectin. Boil the mixture for a full minute while stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and skim foam off the top using a large metal spoon.
5. Transfer the mixture to hot sterile jars, and seal.
6. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder.
7. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars.
8. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
SERVINGS: 2
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